The end of American labor unions: the right-to-work movement and the erosion of collective bargaining
"By examining the history of the legal regulation of union actions, this fascinating book offers a new interpretation of American labor-law policy―and its harmful impact on workers today. • Provides a unique interpretation of labor law from a multidisciplinary perspective that encompasses his...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Westport, Conn.
2015
Praeger |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19301781124911299639-The-end-of-american-labor-unio.htm |
| Summary: | "By examining the history of the legal regulation of union actions, this fascinating book offers a new interpretation of American labor-law policy―and its harmful impact on workers today.
• Provides a unique interpretation of labor law from a multidisciplinary perspective that encompasses history, politics, economics, culture, and psychology
• Considers the role organized labor played in creating the American middle class and what role it might play in the future
• Shows the adverse consequences of the contemporary right-to-work movement
• Examines the politicized nature of law in America
• Offers recommendations for political action to restore union vitality" |
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| Physical Description: | IX, 192 p. Paper |